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Relationships as told by Taylor Swift

It is commonly agreed that Italian and French are languages of love, but in today’s pop culture world, Taylor Swift crafts the most relatable love language. The best part of this pop star’s music is that her songs aren’t just about her former flames — they’re about all of us.


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2015 Grammy Awards -- more talent, less flash

This year’s Grammys were, as always, filled with many shock value moments. From Iggy Azalea’s highly scrutinized braid, to Beyoncé’s ethereal performance, to Kanye West almost “pulling a Kanye,” the music award show was as much a reality spectacle as it was a ceremony. The 2015 Grammys have been under intense scrutiny since the announcement of the nominees.


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Lupe Fiasco returns with new lease on his career

Conscious rap star Lupe Fiasco’s last two albums have left a lot to be desired. While 2011’s “Lasers” was commercially successful, it was not a product of the super-lyrical Lupe that used to be the subject of ire from the likes of the not-so-lyrical Soulja Boy.


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Whoa there, Shonda!

“Scandal” creator Shonda Rhimes does it again — the new winter premiere of the TV show last Thursday was a full of twists and turns. If you are a dedicated gladiator like myself, you were screaming TGIT — thank God it’s Thursday — when the new episode aired.


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Project Almanac: Time Wasted

With the more deftly handled time-jumping movie “Predestination” now available in stores, there is no pressing reason anymore to go see “Project Almanac.” However, if one is dying to revisit the halls of high school in a new light, “Project Almanac” may have something to offer moviegoers. David Raskin, played by Johnny Weston, is a loveable nerd whose acceptance to MIT is marred by his inability to secure a full scholarship.


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Mystery Thriller Novel Strives to Help Sexual Violence Survivors

Set in a small, fictional Massachusetts town, Tom Lukas’ “Special Operations” claims to be “a thriller that could save a life.” The novel follows old-fashioned, no-nonsense First Detective Nick Giaccone as he tries to understand the twisted mind of the Illuminator, a war-veteran-nurse-turned-vigilante. Giaccone is about to retire when the Illuminator appears in sleepy Goddard, Mass.


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Viet Cong faces their own mortality on their maiden voyage

In their morbid self-titled debut album, Viet Cong approaches a deep existential dilemma. Throughout their LP, Viet Cong grapples with the inevitability of death with reckless abandon. Featuring Matt Flegel and Mike Wallace from Calgary’s much-beloved noise-rock outfit Women — who permanently disbanded following the unexpected death of guitarist Chris Reimer — Viet Cong is a sort of continuation despite the tragedy.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.